On Christmas morning 2009, St Mel's Cathedral was all but destroyed in a fire that began shortly after midnight mass.

It's hoped the measure will prevent homes being flooded around Lough Funshinagh this winter.

Fine Gael hasn't had a TD elected in Roscommon since the county's accident and emergency unit was closed in 2011.

OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell met with residents and local politicians in Roscommon town this morning.

Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin will raise the issue at Monday's meeting of Ballinamore Municipal District.

New figures from the Central Statistics Office show the value of residential properties throughout the Shannonside region.

St. Dominic's GAA Club has applied to Roscommon County Council for the substantial works at their ground at Gailey, Knockcroghery.

She wants Ballinamore Municipal District to engage with Irish Water to ensure it's brought up to proper standards.